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The Benefits of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
I talk a lot about endoscopic sinus surgery in my practice and here in the blog. There’s a good reason for this: endoscopic sinus surgery is the most modern and effective approach we have for treating a variety of sinus ailments, and the gold standard in sinus surgery. Using nothing more than a small, lighted … Continue reading The Benefits of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
View More >>Ashley Judd and the Case of the Sinus Steroids
Every once in a while, the world of Los Angeles sinus medicine and the world of celebrity overlap. Last week was just such a moment: a major national flap over the appearance of Ashley Judd’s face, one which inspired the star to respond to in a widely applauded public retort. The story: Ashley Judd appeared … Continue reading Ashley Judd and the Case of the Sinus Steroids
View More >>Did Scientists Blow It On Clean Air?
The world of environmental science was rocked last week by a series of news stories relating to air pollution – specifically the revelation that a type of tiny particulates previously considered in small supply may be far more common than suspected. Known as secondary organic aerosols, these particles have been found to be present by … Continue reading Did Scientists Blow It On Clean Air?
View More >>The Killer Fungus in Your Drain
A recent report in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology is raising some eyebrows for its discovery that a dangerous fungus, Fusarium, could be hiding in many household drains. This particular strain of fungus is familiar to many sinus surgeons, as it can take root in the sinuses and cause significant pain and headaches. As a … Continue reading The Killer Fungus in Your Drain
View More >>Cold, Flu, or Sinus Infection?
Winter. It is the time of questioning. Specifically, it’s the time of asking, “What is wrong with my nose?” As a Los Angeles sinus surgeon, I frequently address issues of flu and sinus infection in this space because it remains a big source of confusion for many of the patients we see at the Los … Continue reading Cold, Flu, or Sinus Infection?
View More >>Could Your Sinus Symptoms Be Cancer?
Our sinuses are temperamental structures, prone to inflammation one day and occlusion the next. Sorting the great variety of symptoms from one another, and properly caring for each ailment, is not a job to be taken lightly. The ear, nose and throat specialty (ENT) was created expressly because of the difficulty of managing these connected … Continue reading Could Your Sinus Symptoms Be Cancer?
View More >>Flu or Sinusitis: Know the Difference
The flu and sinusitis can present in similar ways, with similar symptoms, which may account for some of the confusion surrounding them. In fact the flu and sinusitis can even coexist when an influenza infection settles into the sinuses, creating blockage and discomfort. Distinguishing one from the other is important for receiving proper care, however, … Continue reading Flu or Sinusitis: Know the Difference
View More >>Sinus Headaches and Perfume
Sinus headaches can stop you cold. The pressure can be so intense, so otherworldly, that it is not unusual for patients to call in sick or even to miss several days of work in a row. It is hardly surprising that these headaches are commonly mistaken for migraines, as they are the only symptom that … Continue reading Sinus Headaches and Perfume
View More >>Common Cold or Something Else?
The common cold is indeed well-named. Rhinovirus and its cousins leave millions of Americans feeling wheezy, fatigued, and congested every year, leading to billions in lost revenue. It is not uncommon for adults to come down with some sort of cold up to four times a year. But how do you know the culprit isn’t … Continue reading Common Cold or Something Else?
View More >>Sinuses 101
I am often surprised by the number of patients who come to me armed with troves of knowledge about various sinus treatments, and almost no knowledge about what sinuses actually are. Even the most well-read patients get confused when it comes to the physical reality of these structures. Are they located in the face? Are … Continue reading Sinuses 101
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